Part Time -Direct Support Facilitator (2025-40)

Community Living Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Facilitator for group living. This role involves providing support to clients, delivering social and recreational activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates must have a relevant degree and certifications in First Aid and NVCI, along with experience working with diverse groups. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusion are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience working with adults with a developmental disability.
• Experience developing Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans.
• Ensure safety, security, and wellness of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to clients in group living settings.
• Deliver social, recreational and learning based activities.
• Display conduct that enhances the reputation of clients.

Skills

Fluency in a 2nd language

Experience with diverse client groups

Training/ Education in Mental Health

Training/ Education in ASD

Advocating for Others

Working with Others

Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making

Helping Others Achieve

Initiative

Interpersonal Relationships & Respect

Resilience

Education

DSW, SSW, CYW, or Social Sciences degree or diploma

Tools

Valid NVCI Certification

Valid First Aid/CPR Certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Facilitators - Group Living provide support and assistance to clients within our group living settings, delivering social, recreational and learning based activities within the community.

Overview

Week 1: Sunday (12:00am -10:00am), Thursday (11:00pm -9:00am)

Week 2: Thursday (11:00pm-9:00am) and Saturday (12:00am -10:00am). This is a sleep/awake shift.

Qualifications

• DSW, SSW, CYW, or Social Sciences degree or diploma in a related field. The above education with a DSW Certificate is preferred.
• Two (2) years of recent experience working with adults with a developmental disability, transitional aged youth, addictions and/or mental health preferred.
• Experience building an effective professional rapport with clients by focusing on respect, dignity, inclusion, and maintaining personal boundaries.
• Experience developing Person Directed Plans/Individual Support Plans with consideration for skill development, recreation, independent living skills, employment, health and wellness, and relationship building.
• Ensure the safety, security and wellness of clients, co-workers, and visitors.
• Displays conduct in the community that enhances the reputation of clients and Community Living Hamilton.
• Valid NVCI Certification.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
• A valid driver’s license.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates possessing:

• Fluency in a 2nd language
• Experience with diverse client groups
• Training/ Education in Mental Health
• Training/ Education in ASD
• Additional job-related training/ certifications

Core Competencies

• Advocating for Others Helping builds understanding and awareness to remove barriers and achieve inclusion.
• Working with Others Communicating to reach understanding in others and yourself and then working together to meet shared goals.
• Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making Understanding a situation, exploring options and making the best choice to achieve success.
• Helping Others Achieve Providing support and guidance to others, building on strengths and encouraging others to work towards their goals.
• Initiative Taking the action needed to follow through on plans and act on opportunities and address concerns.
• Interpersonal Relationships & Respect Dealing with people in a sensitive and respectful manner. Listening & understanding perspectives.
• Resilience Continuing, even in difficult situations and being willing to take a stand for what is right.